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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Brazilian national anthem by Ill Nino. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
278 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm
22
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power |
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TWGC Champion
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rickson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gracie's efforts to push away.
Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones passes to side control.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Jones tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to control but Jones postures up.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
It looks like Jones is going to stand back up.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie trying to control here.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rickson Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rickson Gracie.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rickson Gracie!
Rickson Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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